ABOUT 8-Day Exemplary Midrange Safari - Kenya safaris
This is an exemplary private safari which covers the major parks of Kenya; Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Maasai Mara giving you a complete experience of the Kenyan wildlife. This package has amazing semi-luxury accommodations which are pocket friendly and will offer you an adventure blended with comfort and pleasure.
- Duration: 8 days
- Route: Wildlife Safari
- Starts at: USD 4050
Highlights for 8-Day Exemplary Midrange Safari - Kenya safaris
Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Day 2: Amboseli
Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 6: Maasai Mara
Day 7: Explore Maasai Mara
Day 8: Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
>> We will depart early in the morning after breakfast towards Amboseli National Park with lunch en route. Your guide will take you on an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is synonymous with two particular things – majestic herds of elephant and glorious views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, Amboseli National Park is one of the most popular parks in Kenya. One of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up-close. On a clear evening you can catch a view of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2: Amboseli
>> This being a full day in the Amboseli, you will have the option of a full day game drive or morning and afternoon game drives. You will proceed for a game drive where you will be able to spot some of the Big Five. Amboseli is the home to great herds of elephants and with the backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro it is a favorite spot for photographers. Also to be found in the Amboseli are herds of wildebeest, buffaloes, gazelles and many other wildlife. Lions and cheetahs can also be seen here. During clear days, you may also view the Majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, which is the tallest mountain in Africa. There is also a chance to visit the local communities in their nearby villages at an extra cost. All meals and your overnight stay will be at Sentrim Amboseli camp.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
>> After morning breakfast, check out and proceed for a journey to Lake Naivasha situated at the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in the afternoon for lunch at the lodge, a great escape set on the shores of stunning Lake Naivasha, Kenya. Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure or take an optional boat ride with a visit to Crescent Island (own extra cost). Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus is almost 13 km's across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five metres. The waters of the lake draw a great range of game to these shores. Giraffes wander among the acacia, Buffalo wallow in the swamps and Colobus monkeys call from the treetops while the Lakes large hippo populations sleep the day out in the shallows. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park
>> You'll enjoy breakfast at your lodge. Then you'll check out and drive through the cool Rift Valley environment towards Lake Nakuru. You'll have a game drive as you head to the lodge, where you will arrive in time for lunch. Afterwards, have an afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru is one of the several Rift Valley lakes and its ecosystem supports a wide ecological diversity with Flamingos (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds being the major attractions of the area. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different species of mammals including the white rhino and buffaloes and a variety of terrestrial birds numbering nearly 450 species. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve
>> After breakfast at the lodge, head southwards to Masai Mara National Reserve. You will have an en-route game drive heading to the lodge. You will arrive in time for lunch and you can enjoy some relaxation. Later on, have an afternoon game drive in the reserve. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at lodge.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6: Maasai Mara
>> You will be taken on two game drives today, one in the morning before breakfast and the other in the late afternoon. Early mornings and late afternoons are considered the best time to spot animals as they are most active. To get some of the best game viewing of the day, an early start is needed to beat the heat of the sun. This is the time that the big cats are most active and can provide some of the most dramatic photography, thanks to the beautiful lighting. Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost. Return to the camp for a mouthwatering breakfast. Your guide will then take you to the nearby Masai village where you will get a chance to see the Masai way of life (optional). Return to the camp for lunch before setting out for an afternoon game drive. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7: Explore Maasai Mara
>> This day after breakfast, leave the lodge with packed lunch for a full day game viewing in this famous park. This will enable you to spend as much time as possible in the game reserve viewing thousands of wildlife including Buffalos, hippos in the Mara River, lion, rhino, giraffe, zebra, warthog, hyena, jackal, wild dog, leopard, many kinds of antelope and elephant. The annual wildebeest migration, a once in a lifetime natural wonder, occurs in the Mara from July to September where millions of wildebeest and zebra migrate from the Serengeti in search of abundant water and pasture. Maasai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Maasai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park-Moran’s (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day. Later in the evening after a great moment of wildlife viewing, return to the camp for dinner and overnight. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at camp.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8: Maasai Mara to Nairobi
>> After breakfast at the camp, enjoy your final game drive, then depart for Nairobi for your flight back home or drop off at your city hotel.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)
Inclusions
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Exclusions
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees